Last reviewed May 2026 · 1 min read
Is Panthenol vegan?
Also known as: Pro-vitamin B5, Dexpanthenol
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It depends — It is most often synthesized in a lab from plant or petroleum sources (vegan), but it can occasionally be extracted from honey or meat (non-vegan).
01 · The basics
What is Panthenol?
A highly effective moisturizer and wound healer, converted in the body into Vitamin B5. Used primarily in hair care and tattoo aftercare.
02 · The source
Where it comes from
It is most often synthesized in a lab from plant or petroleum sources (vegan), but it can occasionally be extracted from honey or meat (non-vegan).
03 · Alternatives
Best vegan alternatives
Plant-derived panthenol
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Frequently asked
FAQ
Is the panthenol in my shampoo vegan?
The vast majority of commercially used panthenol is synthesized and vegan, but strictly speaking, without a cruelty-free/vegan certification, you cannot be 100% sure.
Why is it used in tattoo aftercare?
Panthenol is excellent at reducing itching, soothing inflammation, and accelerating the skin's natural barrier repair without suffocating the healing tattoo.
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